I stop playing for years and now I have the biggest slide/slice, it turns to the right in mid air?

Question

I was not that good when I stop playing but i don't remember being this bad. Any tips out there I can use, Thank you.

Answer 1

I think you have gotten a lot of good advise and it may be a little confusing since you have been given many different reasons for your slice.

The truth is , the ball will move in the direction of the clubface, IE , an open face tends to fade, and a closed face tends to draw. These are just rules of thumb. An open face with an out to in swing tends to slice now and a closed face with an in to out swing tends to hook.

Now in your case without seeing your setup or swing I would think you simply are swinging to hard which is a normal thing to do after not playing for a while. A hard swing generally starts with a casting of the shoulders or moving the shoulders first in an attempt to create more power, this of course defeats the purpose and simply creates a weak slicing shot which you now have.

My tip would be to get to a driving range and hit as many balls as you need to to induce a smooth rythmetic swing. This swing in time will generate better timming and eventually create greater swing speed which allows for more power and distance.

I hope this helps and remember to just have fun when playing this great game.

Leon

Answer 2

I don't know that you will find your cure here on the board.
Different people slice for different reasons.

Try to find your good swing at the driving range and if you still can not correct the problem the best thing that you can do is find a golf teacher that will get you on video tape so you can actually SEE the mistake you make that causes the slice, and correct it.

If going to a teacher is not your thing I share with you the most common cause of the slice:

One of the most common causes of the slice is an outside-to-inside swing path created when golfers raise their hands at the start of the downswing, coming down on a steeper plane (coming "over the top"). An outside-to-inside path causes the face of the club to cut across the ball, imparting slice-inducing spin.

Most of the best golfers in the world approach the ball on an inside-to-outside path.

The "Up the Hill" drill can help recreational golfers learn what an inside-to-outside swing path feels like.

I am including links on the bottom so you can print the lesson and see the photos of the set-up.

http://golf.about.com/od/golftips/ss/upthehilldrill.htm

Fixing a slice takes some time.
Give yourself plenty of practice and eventually you will be hitting the fairways more often.

Good luck!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Its not a Bad thing to make the ball go left-to-right (a fade for right handed people). Some great players play a fade for control (Phil for example). To cure a slice, I would offer this...

Try this with an 8-Iron, line up as if you were to hit the ball. Bring the club face back half way. make the club parallel with the ground. Stop when you get in that position, and swing through the ball, but force your wrist to roll over at impact. Your goal would be to make the ball turn the other way (right-to-left). This is a little drill I taught myself to cure the fade I get every once in a while, or when the Shanks come around!! :)

It takes time, But once you do this with a bucket of balls, get another bucket, and take bigger swings until you feel comfortable with it.

Answer 4

The last answer gives a decent explanation on what every golfer should try to emulate, but not what is practical application. What you need to do is try to keep the club traveling straight down the target line as long as possible to remove side spin imparted from flawed swing mechanics.

First - use both arms to slowly pull the club straight back from the ball without breaking your wrists for the first 12 to 18 inches. Why...because it starts you on the proper plane and swing path, with a delayed wrist-kok (site would not allow correct spelling).

Second - follow through to the target and make sure to finish with your body facing the target and your hands up high around your ears.

The longer the club travels along the target line, the straighter the ball flight will be.

Answer 5

Check your grip. Make sure you see at least 3 1/2 knuckles on your left hand, and your right thumb is pointing straight down the shaft.

Next thing to check on is your alignment. Try this trick.. aim a few feet left of your target, but swing to another target a few feet right of the target.

Combine the grip and this unique alignment trick, you should be hitting soft draws.

Answer 6

develope a stronger grip..turn your top hand more on top of the club when you grip it so the "V"s" formed by your thumbs and forefingers points toward your right shoulder(for right handers or left shoulder for left handers) it will feel different at first because you'll be holding the club more in your fingers, which is the ideal grip, but it will get your grip in the proper position to allow your hands to "turn over" at the bottom of your swing..also check out Golf Magazines website..golfonline.com for excellent tips for your game.
Another good reference point is "Ben Hogans Fundamentals"..i read it years ago during the off season and i dropped 10 strokes off my game..but to maintain a straight ball flight its something you'll need to work on year round..good luck!..keep it in the short grass!

Answer 7

A slice is usually caused by the face being open upon impact. One thing that can cause that is that your hips are clearing to early. I teach golf a lot to kids and grown ups. If you like email me at [e-mail] and I will give you more info

Answer 8

Some of the advice given here is good, but it's nearly impossible to correct a swing flaw without seeing the swing.

I suggest getting a couple of golf lessons. A good instructor will analyze your swing and help you to correct it.

It may sound hard, but it will greatly add to the enjoyment of your game.

Answer 9

there are several reasons: a weak grip[rh- turn your l-hand to your r where you see the frist 3 knuckles] casting the club[you are starting your downswing with right hand over the top]every golfer i ever saw cut the ball was on the back foot at impact,you have to shift your weight to the front foot and keep your head still,tempo and timing...front foot at impact..good luck

Answer 10

Try to swing the club from the inside out. imagine you are moving the clubface through the ball from a position from 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock on an imaginary plane